American tourist rescued after getting lost in the Thalang jungle in Phuket

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By Goong Nang(GN)

 

Thalang, Phuket – An American tourist, 68-years-old, has been rescued after getting lost in a jungle in the Thalang district yesterday afternoon (April 29th).

 

The Phuket Tourist Police was notified of the incident by the male American tourist via an emergency phone call at 3:20 P.M. yesterday afternoon. He sent his latest position to the Phuket Tourist Police via mobile phone. He was lost in a hilly jungle in the Baan Nai Thorn area in the Sakoo sub-district.

 

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The Phuket Tourist Police contacted officers at a national park nearby and locals who know the area well. They went into the jungle along a nature trail on a hill. Police searched for the American tourist using GPS (Global Positioning System).

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/04/30/american-tourist-rescued-after-getting-lost-in-the-thalang-jungle-in-phuket/

 

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[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Phuket Tourist Police contacted officers at a national park nearby and locals who know the area well. They went into the jungle along a nature trail on a hill. Police searched for the American tourist using GPS (Global Positioning System)

Should stick to the 7-11 run from now on.

[Lemsta69]

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Should stick to the 7-11 run from now on.

that age, he should really know better. unless he's got the dreaded dementia and then all is forgiven.

[Andrew Dwyer]

“ I’m an American get me out of here “ ??

[Peterphuket]

Believe it or not, long time ago I have been in that area with a group and a Thai guide, and also he almost lost his way.

[vandeventer]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Should stick to the 7-11 run from now on.

Wasn't it completely marked with arrows in and arrows out?

[Kopitiam]

10 minutes ago, vandeventer said:

Wasn't it completely marked with arrows in and arrows out?

Have to wait for the 300 Baht Tourist entry fee to Thailand to kick in first.

[brianthainess]

At least he had the presence of mind to take his phone and make an emergency call at 68 yrs old, unlike the 33 yr. old Israeli who set off at 3pm with no phone.